October 2014 Archive

Sufferings of Civilians increase along side LoC as India and Pakistan intensify gunfire

India/ Pakistan: Accusing each other for committing ceasefire violations, India and Pakistan have intensified exchange of fires along side Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. Domestic media of India and Pakistan is reporting the developments more or less in 'official versions' whereas International media reports reveal that civilians on both sides of LoC are suffering in terms of causalities, injuries and displacements.

Martyrdom day of Bhai Sukha-Jinda observed at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab: An annual function at Akal Takht Sahib marked martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Shaheed Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda. Bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib was held this morning near Akal Takht Sahib, which was followed by Gurbani Kirtan and the Ardas.

Police turns Gurdwara Jandalisar into fortress after Baba Daduwal gets bail

Bathinda, Punjab: Security outside the Gurdwara Jandalisar Sahib near Kot Shamir village has been intensified following the grant of bail to Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal. Baba Daduwal was granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday (Oct. 07). His release is expected today.

SGPC team in J&K to access and supervise humanitarian relief work

Amritsar, Punjab: A statement by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) says that a seven-member SGPC team has commenced assessing the damages inflicted to life and property by the floods that hit Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) recently.

Tensions surface in Muzaffarnagar; 14 sustained injuries in group clashes

Muzaffarnagar, UP: Tensions have surfaced again in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh as there are reports that at least fourteen persons have sustained injures in a clash that broke out between two groups. The police said that clash broke out over a land dispute at Budhana town in Muzaffarnagar.

High Court grants bail to Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal, may be released on Oct 9

Punjab and Haryana High Court today granted bail to Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal in Jaitu case reopened against him by Faridkot police. He is expected to be released from Faridkot jail on Thursday (Oct 9).

Pending cases against Sajjan Kumar & Jagdish Tytler: AAP leader Phoolka gives ultimatum to Sukhbir for filling charge sheets

Aam Aadmi Party Punjab (AAP Punjab) leader and Supreme Court lawyer HS Phoolka has given ultimatum to Punjab deputy chief minister and president Shiromani Akali Dal Badal (SAD B) Sukhbir Singh Badal for getting submitted the charge sheets of pending cases in the CBI court against Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler.

HSGMC supporters show black flags to Punjab CM Badal in Dabwali

Dabwali, Haryana: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was shown black flags by supporters of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) at Dabwali (on Oct. 06).

Nitin Gadkari hit with shoe in Pune; Attacker detained

Pune, Maharashtra: Former BJP president and central minister Nitin Gadkari was hit by a shoe last evening (Oct. 06) during a political rally held in poll-bound Pune in Maharashtra state. Nitin Gadkari was attacked by an unkown persons who hit Nitin Gadkari with his shoe. The incident occurred when Gadkari arrived for the rally held in support of BJP candidate Medha Kulkarni.

Brandishing Revolvers and other weapons, RSS activists march in Jaitu town of Faridkot

Faridkot, Punjab: After reports of march by armed RSS activists in Barnala city of Punjab, similar reports are coming from some other places as well. As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the RSS activists marched through various parts of Jaitu town of Faridkot district while holding revolvers and other weapons in their hands.

Kashmir: 9 civilians killed in India-Pakistan LoC firing

Srinagar, Kashmir: India and Pakistan have accused each other of unprovoked firing along the disputed border in Kashmir in which at least nine civilians were killed. Five civilians died after Pakistani troops fired shells into Indian-administered Kashmir, India said. Pakistan said four civilians in Pakistan-administered Kashmir had been killed in firing by Indian troops. A ceasefire agreed in 2003 remains in place, but the neighbours often accuse each other of violating it. In August India cancelled talks with Pakistan after accusing it of interfering in its internal affairs.

Dera Sirsa circles pro-active to bring dera head to Punjab; Major function under planning

Bathinda, Punjab: Sirsa based controversial godman, who is facing rape and murder charges in CBI court, may come to Punjab as there are reports that dera Sirsa circiles in Malwa region are pro-active to hold a major function in Bathinda.

Budhist, Muslim and Sikh communities took-out peace march in Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra: In a major show of communal harmony, the members of Budhist, Sikh and Muslim communities, on Oct. 05, held an impressive peace march in Nagpur. For last two days the Nagpur was tense after a minor altercation between two groups of youth belonging to Budhist and Sikligar Sikh communities had turned serious. Leaders and representatives of these minority communities held a series of meetings to pacify the tensions. They jointly held a peace march in Nagpur covering almost all areas that had witnessed incidents of violence.

Armed RSS activists hold march in Barnala city of Punjab

Barnala, Punjab (Oct. 06): The Rashtriya Swayam Sewak (RSS) activists armed with rifles, naked swords and sticks held a “flag march” in Barnala city of Punjab on Sunday (Oct. 05). RSS district chief R. K. Bias (Purchase inspector Punjab AGRO) led this march with a rifle on his soldiers.

Indian and Pak troops exchange fires along LoC; 4 died, 25 injured in Pak firing, media reports

Jammu, J&K: Indian media reports says at least 4 people have reportedly been killed and 25 have been injured in a firing by Pakistan Rangers in Jammu & Kashmir's Arnia sector. According to Times now reports, Pak troops fired at BSF posts and also targeted civilian areas in Arnia sector.

Punjab CM to discuss issue of Sikh prisoners and (so-called) black list with Narendra Modi

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has declared that he would take up the so-called ‘black list’ of Sikhs with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Junior Sikh Coalition Launches Its 3rd Year

New York, USA: For the third year in a row, the Sikh Coalition successfully kicked off another year-long Junior Sikh Coalition (JSC) program in New York City. After completing a rigorous application process, 17 youth from Connecticut, New Jersey and New York joined the group, bringing the total to 31 youth members.

India: Bhopal police caught on camera while beating an under-trial in court premises

Bhopal, India: A man named Anees Khan was beaten up by Bhopal police personnel on Saturday (Oct. 04) inside Bhopal court complex. Anees Khan is an under-trial persons who is facing charges under the Arms Act.

New Sikh free school given go-ahead by Department for Education

London, UK: A new Sikh free school is one step closer to being built in Redbridge after the Department for Education (DfE) approved its application this week. Atam Academy is scheduled to open in September 2015 at primary school level and secondary school pupils will be welcomed a year later.

Rajashtan Sikh sangat to observer martyrdom day of Bhai Sukha-Jinda at Karanpur

Karanpur, Rajashtan (Oct. 05): The martyrdom day of Shaheed Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Harjinder Singh Jinda will be observed at Bhai Sukha's native town Karanpur in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan.

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